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= Peritoneal tuberculosis = |
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== Definition == |
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* Infection of the peritoneal space by ''Mycobacterium tuberculosis'' |
* Infection of the peritoneal space by ''Mycobacterium tuberculosis'' |
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= Epidemiology = |
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* Most common intra-abdominal form of tuberculosis |
* Most common intra-abdominal form of tuberculosis |
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= Presentation = |
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* Ascities |
* Ascities |
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* "Doughy" abdomen is a late presentation |
* "Doughy" abdomen is a late presentation |
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= Investigations = |
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* Paracentesis |
* Paracentesis |
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** Lymphocytic |
** Lymphocytic |
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[[Category:TB]] |
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[[Category:Intra-abdominal infection]] |
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Revision as of 03:25, 15 August 2019
- Infection of the peritoneal space by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Epidemiology
- Most common intra-abdominal form of tuberculosis
Presentation
- Ascities
- Fevers
- Weight loss
- "Doughy" abdomen is a late presentation
Investigations
- Paracentesis
- Lymphocytic
